Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office Accepting Applications for Student Scholarship
The Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for a $500 scholarship aimed at supporting local students pursuing post-secondary education. The scholarship will be awarded to one student who plans to attend either a vocational training program or an...
League of Women Voters to Host Public Forum on Colorado’s TABOR Amendment
The League of Women Voters of Chaffee County will host an open community forum focused on the Colorado Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR), offering residents an opportunity to learn more about the amendment, its impacts, and emerging ideas for potential modifications to...
Middle School Students Invited to Compete in National Civics Bee
Middle school students across the Upper Arkansas Valley are encouraged to apply for the National Civics Bee, a nonpartisan competition designed to promote civic engagement and community involvement. The competition is open to students from public, private, charter,...
Salida School District Seeks Applicants for Open Board of Education Seat
The Salida School District is now accepting applications from community members interested in serving on the Board of Education as an at-large director. The appointed term will begin in February and run through the next regular school board election in November 2027....
Weather Forecast for January 21st
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- A Red Flag Fire Warning has been issued for today due to strong winds, low humidity and warm temperatures. Winds will be gusting to 40 mph. Salida and...
Buena Vista Boys Basketball Falls to Woodland Park 54-37
The Demons fall to the Woodland Park Panthers 54-37 after holding a lead in the first half. The Demons will be in action again on Friday night in St Mary's with kickoff scheduled for 8:00pm. Check out highlights from tonight's game sponsored by Buena Vista Ace...
Buena Vista Girls Basketball Defeats Woodland Park 48-17
The Lady Demons are back on the winning side after a dominate victory over the Woodland Park Panthers 48-17. The Lady Demons will have an even matchup against St Mary's Friday night. Check out highlights from tonight's game sponsored by Buena Vista Ace Hardware here....
Pearl Grace Berringer April 28, 1933 ~ January 16, 2026
Grace (Pearl) Berringer, 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep January 16, 2026. Grace was born in in Eau Claire, PA on April 28, 1933, to John J. and Alma (Thompson) Seelbaugh. Grace was a seamstress for many years at the former Palmer Smith Linens in Grove City,...
Annual Community Awards Set for February 20 at Chaffee County Fairgrounds
The Chaffee County Community Foundation, in partnership with the Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce and the Central Mountain Small Business Development Center, will host the annual Community Awards on Friday, February 20, at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. The...
Free Tax Preparation Assistance Available Through IRS Volunteer Program
The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will offer free income tax return preparation help beginning February 7 and running through April 13. Tax preparation assistance will be available on Saturdays and Mondays at the Salida Methodist Church....
Gas Prices Dip Below $3 Nationally, Colorado Drivers See Even Bigger Savings
National gasoline prices have fallen below $3 per gallon on average for the first time in four years, according to industry analysts. Drivers in Colorado are seeing even greater relief at the pump, with the statewide average hovering around $2.47 per gallon. Experts...
Salida City Council to Address Public Hearings, Housing Policy, and Regulations at Tonight’s Meeting
The Salida City Council will hold a regular meeting tonight, beginning at 6 p.m., following a work session scheduled for 5 p.m. During the work session, council members will hear presentations from Regional Sustainability and the City Attorney’s Office. In unfinished...
